NCSL presenter outlines legislative oversight tools, from sunset reviews to program audits

Mar 1, 2025

A National Conference of State Legislatures analyst reviewed legislative oversight mechanisms — standing committees, sunrise/sunset reviews, administrative rule review, and program evaluation/performance audit — and provided examples of practice in other states.

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William Clark, a Center for Legislative Strengthening analyst at the National Conference of State Legislatures, briefed the House Government Operations & Military Affairs Committee on Feb. 28 about common legislative oversight tools and state practice, detailing options for committees and auditors to evaluate agency performance and rulemaking.

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